Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers
Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Southern cuisine to your table. Featuring juicy chicken breasts infused with bold Cajun spices and tossed with colorful bell peppers, this easy recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave you and your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- Combine seasoned chicken with chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg